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AUTOWEEK TV: The '69 Camaro is tops with Chevy fans

Also in this episode: Alfa Romeo's return to the United States is delayed, proper use of child safety seats is improving and Audi builds a Frankfurt hall that includes a test track.

TRANSCRIPT

Welcome to a Thursday edition of Autoweek TV.

Let's punch the NOS button for a quick trip around the auto world!

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American Alfisti will to have to wait just a bit long for their brand's return to our shores.

The financial troubles wracking Europe have forced Alfa Romeo to delay by a year several models planned for the United States. And Alfa has canceled plans to build an SUV at Chrysler's plant in Toledo.

Alfa had planned to be back here by late 2012. Now, the Alfa 4C sporty coupe won't get here until mid-2013. And the MiTo hatchback is now set to arrive late that year.

As part of its centennial celebration, Chevy asked fans to vote online for their favorite vehicle from the marque's 100-year history.

Nearly 125,000 people voted, and the '69 Camaro edged out the 1970 Chevelle SS.

Chevy design director Tom Peters agrees. He said, "Today, the '69 Camaro has become one of the best examples of timeless design in the industry."

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A study released by New Safe Kids USA shows that parents are getting better in properly using child safety seats. But there is room for improvement.

Using data from 79,000 child-safety-seat inspections, the study found that less than a third of people use the important top tether that hooks the child seat to the vehicle. And of those who do use the top tether, only 59 percent are doing so correctly.

The study found that parents are doing a better job of keeping children in rear-facing seats for a longer period.

Next week is National Child Passenger Safety Week.

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Finally for today, our friends at Audi built their own hall for this week's Frankfurt motor show. And the unique part is that is contains a full-size test track.

Here's a time-lapse video that shows how it all came together in 52 days.

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We'll be back tomorrow to get you set up for a weekend full of racing action--from IndyCars in Japan to the start of NASCAR's Chase for the Championship.

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